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Question: What is the purpose of the GENERATE statement in COBOL?

Answer: The GENERATE statement in COBOL is used to dynamically create new paragraphs or sections during program execution. It enhances the flexibility and adaptability of the program.

Example:

GENERATE 'NEW-PARAGRAPH'.

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